Assistant Professor

Virginia Tech•Blacksburg, VA

53d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Mathematics at Virginia Tech invites applications for an Assistant Professor, tenure-track faculty position in the research area of mathematics education. The successful candidate will conduct research in undergraduate mathematics education, with particular interest in research specialties that complement and add to the department's existing research strengths. Possible specialties include the teaching and learning of undergraduate mathematics and/or graduate mathematics, the mathematical preparation of prospective teachers, and the teaching and learning of applied or computational mathematics. The position builds on the Mathematics Department’s existing strengths and efforts to expand its national prominence in mathematics education research. The successful candidate will join a thriving mathematics education research group, housed in the Mathematics Department, which currently has three tenured faculty, a postdoc, and several graduate students. Additionally, the mathematics education community at Virginia Tech includes two tenure-track faculty in the School of Education. The two groups are highly collaborative, with joint research projects and a weekly seminar. The College of Science has a Center for Advancing Undergraduate Science Education, which supports broader DBER efforts beyond mathematics. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary research, curriculum development, or outreach initiatives with other members of the Virginia Tech faculty. The Mathematics Department is committed to building a welcoming and supportive community of mathematical scientists through programs and activities woven into the department’s research, teaching, and outreach efforts. Virginia Tech is committed to supporting the success of its faculty members through policies that include the modification of duties, the extension of tenure clocks, mentoring, proposal-writing guidance, and dual-career accommodations, depending on individual circumstances. Interviewed candidates will meet with a work-life liaison for a confidential conversation about the details of these policies.

Requirements

A Ph.D. in mathematics, mathematics education, or a closely related field at the time of appointment with the equivalent of 18 semester credits of graduate level mathematics
An active research program in research in undergraduate mathematics education

Nice To Haves

A comprehensive record of achievement, commensurate with career stage
A research program in mathematics education that compliments and adds to the department’s existing strengths
Vision, creativity, and initiative relevant to research and instruction
Evidence of viable research funding
Demonstrated effectiveness or interest and potential in undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a distinguished research program in mathematics education research, including seeking and securing funding needed to support your research agenda
Continually develop their own scholarly activities, professional capabilities, and service to the profession
Provide effective instruction and advising to a diverse population of undergraduate and graduate students
Teach courses in graduate mathematics education research and undergraduate mathematics content or mathematics for prospective teachers
Participate actively and effectively in department and university administrative governance
Adhere to the responsibilities of the faculty as described by the faculty handbook